RARE Virginia pre-civil war breastplate

[MSpeiser]

I dug this my last time out which was just over a week ago. These are extremely rare and very valuable. Being in Ohio I never dig Confederate items but recognized the state seal and knew it had to be good. This is in amazing condition for being in a farm field.

 

[DiggerKid2003]

If this don't make it up on Banner, I dont know what will. Congrats.

 

[Waterhead]

Bump to Banner this find!

 

[parsonwalker]

Unreal. Just such a shocker to see this. Whoa. Huge congrats. I guess it's only fair. Every now and then we'll find an OVM in Virginia soil. Turnabout is fair play! Rare . . . but fair!

 

[MSpeiser]

Unreal. Just such a shocker to see this. Whoa. Huge congrats. I guess it's only fair. Every now and then we'll find an OVM in Virginia soil. Turnabout is fair play! Rare . . . but fair!

I only know of 1 ovm plate that was found in my area and it was in a barn that was torn down about 30 years ago. I research the Ohio civil war database and find old homesites of veterans. I have had pretty good success with finding relics brought home using this manner.

 

[silverfreak]

WOW!!!! VERY,VERY COOL!!!

 

[Steve in PA]

That is an exceptional relic and definitely banner worthy. My vote has been submitted

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Congrats , Top Shelf Find for sure !

 

[Goldiver]

Oh man, that is sweet looking plate! Congratulations!

Steve

 

[BLK HOLE]

Holy Moly!! What a beautiful plate, Bravo Sir, Bravo

 

[MSpeiser]

Proudly displaying

 

[Waterhead]

This breast plate is such an incredible find.